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25 Nov 2008

16 Days Of Activism

Forms of gender-based violence include, but are not limited to, domestic violence, sexual abuse, rape, sexual, harassment, trafficking in women, forced prostitution, and harmful traditional practices. In addition, women’s multiple and intersecting identities based on factors such as class, race, ethnicity, religion, descent, sexuality and citizenship status can serve to increase their subordination and vulnerability to violence. It is estimated that one in three women throughout the world will suffer some form of gender-based violence in her lifetime.

The Key dates for the 16 days of Activism are:25 Nov: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Day)29 Nov: International Women Human Rights Defenders Day1 Dec: World AIDS Day3 Dec: International Day of Disabled Persons6 Dec: Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre10 Dec: Human Rights Day & 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The 16 Days Campaign is commemorated by individuals and groups around the world who use a human rights framework to call for the elimination of all forms of violence against women by supporting women human rights defenders, working towards ending violence against women, strengthening gender equality structures and expanding financing for gender equality.

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is coordinated by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership.

“Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rightsviolation. And it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundariesof geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claimto be making real progress towards equality,development, and peace.”

Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations"A World Free of Violence Against Women”

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